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Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelSorentoForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,000 $19,600
Base Invoice $31,297 $18,670
Cargo cover 150  
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net 50 40
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo cover 120  
Floor mats 108  
Cargo net 42 32
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 335 3,590
Options (change) 270 3,127
Destination 940 750
Total Price $34,275 $23,940
Total Invoice $32,507 $22,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,494
Model Year20182012
ModelSorentoForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,275$23,940
Adjustments for Features-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,675$23,940
Total Invoice$32,507$22,547
Adjustments for Features-2,4660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,041$22,547

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelSorentoForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,475$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4660

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelSorentoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.4 in104.3 in
Length187.4 in170.9 in
Width74.4 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,878 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		11.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		38.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.0 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%

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